Wills, Trusts, and Estates

Estate administration involves decisions that are made before some dies. Individuals should have a will in place and other legal matters arranged to handle the distribution of their estate. During this process, executors play a crucial role. Executors have specific responsibilities to carry out when the individual of an estate they are representing dies. Upon […]

Estate administration is an important aspect to determine. Before individuals die, they can plan for their possessions to be taken care of. This can help people cope with the thought of death. Also, it can ease the stress of loved ones that are left behind when an individual dies. Family members and friends will not […]

What is a power of attorney? A power of attorney is one of the many aspects of creating a comprehensive estate plan in New York State. When an individual is no longer able to care for themselves or is in a situation where they can’t handle their matters due to certain circumstances, a power of […]

Planning one’s estate is an essential part of growing older. When an individual decides to plan his or her estate, they may feel as though it is appropriate to put certain assets in a trust for heirs to benefit from in the future. Of course, it is important for an individual to have an understanding […]

When an individual passes away, they have often detailed wishes for how they would like their estate to be handled. They may have appointed a trusted loved one to act as the executor of the will, who will be tasked with handling probate, distributing assets to beneficiaries, and addressing any contested matters of the will. […]

When an individual passes away, it is generally the responsibility of their surviving loved ones to handle the matters of the estate. In Rockland County, the probate process exists to prove to the court that the will is a valid document and that the Executor is granted power to administer the estate. When the decedent […]

One of the most important things a person can do to protect his or herself in the future is to create a will as part of their comprehensive estate plan. A will is important for everyone, regardless of whether they are an individual of high net worth or of a more modest living. Having an […]

Though many people associate power of attorney with granting someone else power to make decisions if they become incapacitated, this tool can be useful in everyday situations and does not require there to be dire circumstances present. A power of attorney can allow another person to make legal decisions, business decisions, financial decisions, real estate […]

Being confronted with the possibility of foreclosure is terrifying for anyone who owns a property where they reside. Individuals may not know how to proceed when they are faced with this dilemma. They want to save their home for the sake of their family and be sure that they have somewhere to house their family. There are ways to save your home from being foreclosed. If you are facing financial…Read More

Beneficiaries are named in someone’s will to receive part of their estate. Upon the death of a loved one, their will is examined to determine what they left behind and who they left it to. This will then cause these assets to be collected and distributed to the proper individuals. These individuals are known as the beneficiaries of the estate. They may also be a beneficiary of a trust. As…Read More

Estate administration involves decisions that are made before some dies. Individuals should have a will in place and other legal matters arranged to handle the distribution of their estate. During this process, executors play a crucial role. Executors have specific responsibilities to carry out when the individual of an estate they are representing dies. Upon the individual’s death, the executor must file their will in the Surrogate Court to allow…Read More